Catalina Ionita to speak at Place North West’s Rental Sector Summit on March 6 2025

Chapman Taylor Senior Architect Catalina Ionita will be a featured speaker at Place North West’s Rental Market Summit on 6 March 2025, held at Hotel Voco, Manchester. The event will bring together key industry leaders to examine the evolving rental sector in the North West, covering build-to-rent (BtR), Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and the growing role of co-living and House in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

The half-day summit will delve into pressing issues, including:
✅ The pressures on PBSA, as higher education providers navigate shifting market dynamics
✅ Institutional interest in social housing and its potential impact on the sector
✅ The continued rise of BtR and its role in reshaping urban living
✅ The future of co-living and HMOs, and how they might contribute to the UK’s housing crisis solutions

Why Attend?
🎯 Gain insights from leading investors and developers on the trends shaping 2025
🏗️ Discover key rental projects in the pipeline and emerging locations
🏘️ Understand how co-living and HMO models fit into the broader housing strategy

This is a must-attend event for developers, investors, and industry professionals looking to stay ahead in the fast-changing rental landscape.

📅 Event Details:
📍 Venue: Hotel Voco, Manchester
📆 Date: 6 March 2025
🔗 Secure your spot here: Book Now

Dr Catalina Ionita (BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA AFHEA)

Senior Architect, UK

Catalina joined the Manchester studio in 2021 as an Architect supporting the Feasibility team. She brings a passion for successful placemaking to her work in the residential and mixed-use sectors.

She has experience working on a wide range of projects at all work stages, including large residential developments, masterplans, offices, and listed building restorations.

Cat is also a Women in Property North West committee member with a strategic role as Inclusion Champion. For one day a week, she teaches a Masters of Architecture and Urban Design course at the Manchester School of Architecture.

In 2024, she completed a PhD in Urban Activation and Placemaking from Sheffield Hallam University.

Areas of expertise:

Placemaking / Residential / Mixed-Use /Research

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